"China's strength benefit to world, not challenge"

Melbourne : Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has expressed his?keen interest to further enhance trade relations with China calling its growth?as a benefit to the world rather than a challenge.Abbott, who?met Chinese president Xi Jinping

PTI [ Updated: October 07, 2013 11:59 IST ]

china s strength benefit to world not challenge

Melbourne : Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has expressed his?keen interest to further enhance trade relations with China calling its growth?as a benefit to the world rather than a challenge.

Abbott, who?met Chinese president Xi Jinping last night at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bali during his?visit, said "China's growing strength is a benefit to the world, not a challenge."

According to ABC report, Abbott also?praised?China's power and expressed interest?to develop?stronger trade ties.